The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1887-05-11
FoR The CLARi0E.I
The Philomatheans' anniversary

A snarkling bubble of interest Heated on
the surface of Clinton-life, Friday evening"
Nav G. 1887, in the bright form OF fhl-
ronathean Anniversary. The soft, baimy
evening exquisitely wrapped IN her tr''ii-
inc garments of silvery sheen, invited
many to wend their way 10 the great doors
of the College Chapel, which swung wlde
10 receive friends and strangers. MUSIC
and nrayer first fioated through the hearts,
with wondrously soothing power, and the
herald Mr.. l.. f. Menger, drew the atten-
ton of the audience TO the commanding
orator Mr.. C. 5. Butt. His subject, should
| he leasing of State Convicts be allowed =
5;snlaved 4 profound knowledge and inter
| oct in the iustice to mankind, which Tor
one so Young is as remarkable as 1t Is ad-
mirable His generous and nooie nina
we'll places him conspicuous ngere
among the grand characters OF the pellti-
cal world. and will call him to the Iron'
| in decisive hour. N,
| Next on the programme, was MI > w
| Miller whose magnificent appearance be-
fore the public stamped him every men
| kinqp The material of his grafton, Am
hilton. the Source of Individual and Ma
| tional Greatness" was rich, powerful and
| brilliant. The freshness and natural elo-
onence combined with an exqulsitely
| modulated voice and unrivaled choice oil
| language, indicated native fibre, force
| and passion of oratory, which, IN the grand
events of coming years, will justly crown
| him the Mirabeau of America.
Failing Chains" the Grafton of Mr.. v
| n Cowsert. flowed with a noble spirit Of
| manhood which filled the minds of his
| listeners with deep interest, and secured
| for his merit an honored memory. Mr.
| Cowsert Is young minister OF grand char
acter and growing influence. The hope
and purpose of his life, Is to draw his
/ felIow-men into an ahectionate and loving
| brotherhood, with modern thought, work
/ and society.
| The honor crowned Anniversarian, Mr.
| B. @. Lowry, next appeared, IN whose i'm
posing dignity there were evidences OF
energy, while the rapiditY of his glanees
convinced one of his decision OF character.
| His o.atiou, "Victory in Defeat and De-
| feat in Victory" was ably discussed and
elegantly rendered His voice, sometimes
fulI of cadence, sometimes stunning il
intonations, somewhat low, but always
powerful. gave to his mosaic of rich
thoughts. a deep fervor and burning elo-
ouence. Mr. Lowry does not seem to seek
| greatness. but the same will be said OF him
in the dawning future, as Falstaf once re
marked of another, Greatness lay in his
way, and he found it,
The graceful Mr.. Y. II. Cowsert ther
voiced the feelings OF the PhIlomatheaL
Society. in touching and beautiful fare
well to the Anniversarian, Mr.. B. G
Lowry, as his picture was hung on the
handsome design, to be numbered with the
many who had preceded MIN. Music by
| Mr. Menger's class.
Thanks to the audience by the Herald
flowers and congratulations, and the even
ing closed.
Such, in brief, are the pictures OF th,
promising orators of the Philomathear
Society OF 1887, whose rare abilities il
their particular fields, will place then
among the first men OF the land, and wher
the passions of the day shall have sub
sided, may the still, small voice of history
proclaim for each one, the praises they
shall have won from men.